Tens of thousands of people were ordered to flee a fast-moving wildfire that exploded in size Thursday, threatening several Northern California communities and forcing panicked residents to race to help neighbours who had to drive through walls of flames to escape. CBC | World News

South Sudan’s armed opposition abducted women and girls as young as 12 and lined them up so commanders could choose “wives,” and those not selected were left to be raped repeatedly by other fighters, a UN report said Thursday. CBC | World News

THE FLASH has continually upped the stakes with each new season – and this year is no different, but will Barry Allen be left with a brutal decision in the upcoming series? Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed

HURRICANE Florence – an “extremely dangerous” monster storm – is rapidly making its way towards the east coast of the USA, forcing numerous cruise ships to change itineraries. This is the full list of affected routes. Daily Express :: Travel Feed

DESERT Island Discs host Kirsty Young has been forced to take several months off because of a painful health condition. The 49-year-old presenter is suffering from a form of fibromyalgia. Daily Express :: Health Feed